My biggest concern are the measurements, mainly the arm length. They want measurements from a good fitting jacket and show examples of how they want the measurements. I asked how much the added from my submitted measurements, and here is the response:

"Slim fit we allow 2 to 2.5 inches of loosening depending on the measurements you give"

So, that being said, would you give exact measurements or subtract about 2'' from actual to allow for "loosening"? For example if the actual sleeve length is 35, would you give them 35 or 33?

I asked for them to clarify, awaiting response. Has anyone dealt with this issue?

Thanks

If you already have shirts that have good fitting elements it is probably a better idea to use those for shirt measurements. Especially things like sleeve length should be easily determinable that way. I used this method for my first MTM shirt and worked out very well.

Yes this may be better, though it doesn't sound like what they're asking for. But either way make sure you're on the same page as the maker. If you give them measurements from an existing jacket, but they think you're giving them body measurements, disaster will ensue.

In any case you definately shouldn't be deducting 2" from anything. Especially not sleeve length.

On this tweed jacket (image from another thread), is there a name for the detail around the edges? Is this a standard trim feature for tweed? The only thing I know to call this is "pick stitching" but I don't think that is what is exactly going on here. Any thoughts?

On this tweed jacket (image from another thread), is there a name for the detail around the edges? Is this a standard trim feature for tweed? The only thing I know to call this is "pick stitching" but I don't think that is what is exactly going on here. Any thoughts?

Here is a closer example of what I am talking about. The 1/4 inch stitch along the lapel, is this standard for tweed jackets or does it have a trade name one would request if having a jacket made?

Black full brogue shortwing bal with a medallion = shoe without a purpose? Already own black cap toe bals and black shell bluchers. For some reason the Cleverleys just look nice to me.

Already strange in my eyes as it mixes formal (black) with informal (medallion and brogueing). Personally I would not buy.

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Originally Posted by John P

Hello gents. Total noob here. Sacramento, CA.

I dropped off three shirts at the tailor yesterday. The cost was $28 per shirt just to get the sleeves and torso slimmed. Is that price high? It seems high to me, but I don't have anything to compare. Please let me know. Thanks!

Sounds a little high to me.

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Originally Posted by WickedKlown

Last week I ordered a new pair of she and I got them today. Now the question is, are they chisel toe or square toe? Not looking for opinions on the shoes, as to whether you like them or not.Warning: Spoiler!(Click to show)

On this tweed jacket (image from another thread), is there a name for the detail around the edges? Is this a standard trim feature for tweed? The only thing I know to call this is "pick stitching" but I don't think that is what is exactly going on here. Any thoughts?Warning: Spoiler!(Click to show)

That's called a swelled edge. It's common on tweed jackets, but not standard so you should ask for it specifically.